Case Study
When Doing Everything Right Isn't Enough
TJ's Challenges
TJ's LDL remained stubbornly high despite years of dietary changes. Combined with mounting professional, personal, and physical stress, it became clear that the obvious solutions weren't addressing what was really affecting his health.
I not only cut my LDL cholesterol in half, but I'm now the leanest, fittest, and healthiest I've ever been.
Meet
Timothy Jones
A lifelong athlete and CEO of Precision Nutrition, Timothy Jones had spent years prioritizing fitness, nutrition, and his health. Despite doing nearly everything “right,” his LDL cholesterol continued to climb, eventually reaching 271 mg/dL. Rather than settle for a one-size-fits-all solution, TJ turned to ARÉTĒ to understand what his existing approach was missing and build a more precise, data-driven path forward.
How ARÉTĒ Helped
ARÉTĒ went beyond the obvious explanations for TJ's elevated cholesterol. More than 1,000 biomarkers, comprehensive fitness testing, psychological evaluations, and a clinical-grade sleep study revealed hidden stressors and optimization opportunities. From there, the team built a personalized strategy addressing his cardiovascular fitness, nutrition, sleep, stress, gut health, and lifestyle as one interconnected system.
The Results
TJ experienced a powerful transformation:
LDL cholesterol: 145 mg/dL, down 47%.
Cut His LDL in Half
His LDL fell from a peak of 271 mg/dL to 145 — roughly half, without a one-size-fits-all prescription.
VO2 max: above the 90th percentile for his age.
90th+ VO2 Max Percentile
Cardiovascular training moved his VO2 max above the 90th percentile for his age.
10% Body Fat
TJ dropped from 16% body fat to 10%, even though fat loss wasn't his original goal.
-10 Years Biological Age
At chronological age 47, blood testing estimated his biological age at 37.
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